Word Problems

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What is a word problem?

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A word problem is a mathematical problem that is presented in the form of a narrative or story, requiring the reader to extract relevant information and formulate a mathematical equation to find a solution.

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How do you identify variables in a word problem?

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Variables are typically represented by letters (like x or n) and are used to denote unknown quantities in a word problem. Identify them by looking for quantities that change or are not specified.

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What is the first step in solving a word problem?

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The first step is to read the problem carefully and identify what is being asked, as well as the information provided.

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How do you translate a word problem into an equation?

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To translate a word problem into an equation, identify the relationships between the quantities described and express them using mathematical symbols.

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What does it mean to 'solve' a word problem?

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To solve a word problem means to find the value of the unknown variable(s) that satisfy the conditions described in the problem.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

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What is a system of equations?

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A system of equations is a set of two or more equations with the same variables. It can be solved to find the values of the variables that satisfy all equations simultaneously.

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How can you check your solution to a word problem?

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You can check your solution by substituting the values back into the original problem to see if they satisfy the conditions given.

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What is the importance of units in word problems?

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Units are crucial in word problems as they provide context to the quantities involved and help ensure that calculations are performed correctly.

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What is a common strategy for solving multi-step word problems?

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A common strategy is to break the problem down into smaller, manageable parts, solve each part step by step, and then combine the results.

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How do you set up an equation from a word problem involving costs?

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Identify the cost per item and the total cost, then set up an equation that relates the number of items to the total cost using the formula: Total Cost = Cost per Item × Number of Items.

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